What does "tropicalize" mean?

To modify something (such as electronic equipment) for use in the tropics, especially by making it resistant to heat and humidity

How do you pronounce "tropicalize"?

Pronounced //ˈtɹɑpɪkəlaɪz//.

/ˈtɹɑpɪkəlaɪz/ verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

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To modify something (such as electronic equipment) for use in the tropics, especially by making it resistant to heat and humidity

From tropical + -ize.